Advanced Course (Senior Year)

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​MSC 341: Coordinates Activities with Staffs (2 Units) This module
consists of four lessons designed to give the cadet an understanding and
appreciation of the critical importance that staff organization,
planning, and coordination play in the success or failure of military
operations. The module uses historical case studies initially to
illustrate these points then transitions to provide an overview of staff
fundamentals and principles contained in field manual FM 101-5.

MSC 342: Ethical Imperatives for the Junior Officer (2 Units) This
six-lesson module on ethics builds upon previous instruction presented
in the Basic Course and the MS III year. These lessons further
strengthen character and values within the cadets, increase their
understanding of the Army's consideration of others expectations, and
improve their capacity to make correct decisions when presented with an
ethical or moral dilemma.

MSC 343: Advanced Military Topics (2 Units) This
course builds upon the previous MS IV lessons while introducing
advanced leadership theories on motivation, leader modeling, and the
role of a leader in an organization. It will also address the
responsibility and process of a leader on how to assess and apply risk
assessment within the organization.

MSC 353, 354, 355: Physical Readiness IV (1 unit) Introduction
to the principles of fitness: a fast-paced military-style interval
training class that incorporates calisthenics and an emphasis on a
healthy life style. Students will undergo an evaluation of their
physical fitness level and its progression over the course of the
quarter.​